First-quarter property price expansion broad-based; market momentum recovers
Residential property prices posted broad-based quarterly growth in the first quarter of 2026, with both the National Capital Region (NCR) and Areas Outside NCR (AONCR) contributing to the overall increase.
Program launched to improve maternal and infant health in Batangas
Maternal and infant mortality remain key public health issues in the Philippines. According to data, the national maternal mortality rate stands at 84 per 100,000 live births, while Lipa City recorded the highest number of maternal and fetal deaths in the province in 2022.
Crackdown on bad cement gains industry backing
The country's cement makers are backing a tougher regulatory line on substandard products, arguing that stronger enforcement is about more than protecting the market—it's about protecting the buildings and infrastructure that rely on every bag of cement.
DTI courts wedding boom to lift Filipino MSMEs
Love may be priceless, but the business of saying "I do" is proving increasingly valuable for Filipino entrepreneurs.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 launchea forum on building digital trust
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 opened on June 19 at SMX Convention Center with the "Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance". The event gathered senior officials from government agencies, regulatory bodies, financial institutions, telecommunications firms, cybersecurity experts and technology organizations to discuss how technology can strengthen public trust and become national infrastructure.
